Back in Time: October 3

SI Staff | Oct 3, 2008

Back in Time: October 3

Whitey Ford

John G. Zimmerman/SI

Whitey Ford notches his 232nd victory in a Yankees uniform, the most of any pitcher.

Frank Robinson

AP

Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history. The former Reds and Oriole superstar signs a $175,000 contract to manage and play for the Indians.

O. J. Simpson

AP

O. J. Simpson is found not guilty in the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman.

Gordie Howie

AP

Gordie Howie, 69, is signed to a one-day contract by the IHL's Detroit Vipers. He plays one shift to become the only professional hockey player to compete in seven different decades.

2000

Chuck Solomon/SI

Against the Braves, Cardinal rookie starter Rick Ankiel sets a modern day major league record by uncorking five wild pitches in the third inning of Game 1 of NLDS.

Born on this Day

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Also born on this day:<br><br>Dave Winfield (1951) <br>Fred Couples (1959) <br>Greg Foster (1968) <br>Wil Cordero (1971) <br>Greg Foster (1968) <br>Matt Murton (1981) <br>